Exam (elaborations)
IFSTA Essentials 7 Chapter 9 Forcible Entry Exam Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+.
- Course
- Institution
IFSTA Essentials 7 Chapter 9 Forcible Entry Exam Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+.
[Show more]
Content preview
IFSTA Essentials 7Chapter 9 Forcible Entry
Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
The techniques used in structural forcible entry: (371)
A. cannot be used to gain entry to vehicles or rail cars.
B. should do minimal damage and provide quick access.
C. may be preferable to normal means of entry during a fire.
D. are decided upon by the rapid intervention crew supervisor. - Answer: B. should do minimal damage
and provide quick access.
Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry? (371)
A. Building's age
B. Weather conditions
C. Building's occupancy type
D. How forcible entry will affect ventilation - Answer: D. How forcible entry will affect ventilation
Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter should "try before
you pry" and: (371)
,A. radio the computer-aided dispatch center.
B. look for a lock box near the main entrance.
C. get permission from the building's owner or superintendent.
D. request mutual aid to help force the stronger building materials. - Answer: B. look for a lock box near
the main entrance.
Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan® windows:
A. can be forced using common power tools.
B. cannot be forced, even with specialized tools.
C. require specialized training and tools to force.
D. provide a more secure point of entry for a building. - Answer: C. require specialized training and tools
to force.
Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters(373):
A. Cutting through cables with bolt cutters
B. Using multiple types of power tools to cut a material
C. Cutting through wooden structural materials with a pick-head axe
D. Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed - Answer: D. Using a cutting tool to
cut a material for which it was not designed
Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform? (374)
A. Pry security bars off of windows
B. Cut through the hasp of a padlock
C. Remove shingles and other roof coverings
D. Strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb - Answer: C. Remove shingles and other roof
coverings
, Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to: (374)
A. remove aluminum siding.
B. remove roofing materials.
C. chop through wooden structural components.
D. strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb. - Answer: D. strike another tool to force it through
a doorjamb.
Manual bolt cutters cannot cut hasps, padlock shackles, or: (375)
A. pins.
B. cables.
C. security bolts.
D. high-security chains. - Answer: D. high-security chains.
What is required for forcible entry operations involving cutting torches? (375)
A. Air monitoring devices
B. Rapid Intervention Crew
C. Hearing protection and SCBA
D. Charged hoseline standing by - Answer: D. Charged hoseline standing by
Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with limited space? (376)
A. Handsaw
B. Rotary saw
C. Plasma cutters
D. Oxyacetylene torch - Answer: A. Handsaw.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller YourExamplug. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75632 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now